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Republic of the Philippines

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY
City of Ilagan Campus

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE & TECHNOLOGY

Course Syllabus
1st Semester, SY 2020-2021
CE 113 CE ORIENTATION 2 2
Course Number Course Title Credit Unit/s Hours per Week

VISION INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

ISU Expected Graduate Attributes
A leading research university in the ASEAN
region. Communicator (Cm)
• Recognizes and values communication as a tool f or conveying and interacting with others, and
MISSION f ostering their own learning.

Isabela State University is committed to develop Inquiry-focused and Knowledgeable (IFK)

globally competitive human, technological resources and
services through quality instruction, innovative research,
responsive community engagement and viable resource
management programs f or inclusive growth and
sustainable development.
QUALITY POLICY
The Isabela State University endeavors to be a
lead university in instruction, research, extension and
resource generation through continual improvement of
services.
• Creates new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and inquiry.
• Demonstrates comprehensive theoretical and technical concepts related to their f ield of
specialization with relevant connections to industry, prof essional and regional knowledge.
Competitive (Cp)
• Initiates and innovates better ways of doing things.
• Promotes quality and productivity.
Collaborative and Effective Leader (CEL)
• Works in collaboration with others and manages group f unctioning to meet common goal.
Lifelong Learner (LL)
• Acquires new skills and adapts to rapid changes in prof essional and personal environments

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GOALS OF THE COLLEGE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

In line with the Isabela State University’s vision
and mission, the College of Engineering Architecture
and Technology of ISU Ilagan campus is tasked to:
1. Provide students with state of the art resources
to enrich their educational experiences;
2. To create and sustain an environment that
enables leading-edge research;
3. To help improve the productivity;
4. To produce quality graduates who are
competent in the practice of engineering,
architectural work and inf ormation
communication prof essionals; and
5. Provide manpower in agro-industrial and
technological sectors of labor f orce.
By the time of graduation, the students of the BSCE program shall have the ability to:
a) apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil engineering problems;
b) design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
c) design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in
accordance with standards;
d) f unction in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
e) identif y, f ormulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems;
f ) understand prof essional and ethical responsibility;
g) communicate ef f ectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community and with
society at large;
h) understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
societal context;
i) recognize the need f or, and engage in lif e-long learning;
j) know contemporary issues;
k) use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary f or civil engineering practice;
l) know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team,
and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment;
m) Understand at least one specialized f ield of civil engineering practice.

Course Description
The course deals with the introduction to various tracks of specialization of Civil Engineering, emphasis on ethics, responsibility and prof es sionalism.
Prerequisite/s : High school algebra, geometry & trigonometry
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students must be able to:
1. Understand the history of Civil Engineering and the prof ession
2. Familiarize the practices of Civil Engineers in relation to their interaction with society
3. Know the trend of Civil Engineering development
4. Understand the relationship of Civil Engineering to Environmental Science.

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Course Outline
Learning No. of Hours
Graduate Program Teaching Assessme Assessme
Intended Learning Outcomes Learning Content Activities
Attributes Outcomes Activities nt Tasks nt Tools Lec Lab
Modality
Cm, CEL, State the vision and mi ss ion o f Vision and Mission of the University Discussion TelEducation Orientation
the University, quality policy, Quality Policy meeting
institutional outcomes and goal s Institutional Outcomes Brainstorming
of the College. Goals of the College

Chapter 1 6
CM, Cp, f-l,h-l,j-l Understand the histor y o f Ci v il
Engineering and the profession. Simple History of Civil Engineering Recitation
LL
Familiarize the practices of Civi l TelEducation Homework Rubrics for
Engineers in relation to their Chapter 2 Recitation 6
interaction with society. Messenger Quiz
Civil Engineering and Society and other professions Online Zoom Rubrics for
Know the trend of Civil Discussion Essay Homework
Engineering development. &
Examinatio
Understand the relationship of n
Civil Engineering to
Environmental Science.
Prelim Exam – 2 hours

Chapter 3 6
Cp, CM, f-l,h-l,j-l Understand the histor y o f Ci v il
Engineering and the profession. Current fields/careers of Civil Engineering Rubrics for
LL a. Structural Engineering TelEducation Recitation Recitation
Familiarize the practices of Civi l b. Construction Engineering & Management
Engineers in relation to their c. Geotechnical Engineering Online Messenger Homework Rubrics for
interaction with society. d. Water Resources Engineering Discussion Zoom Homework
e. Transportation Engineering &
Know the trend of Civil f. Environment & Energy Brainstorming Quiz Examinatio
Engineering development. n
Essay
Understand the relationship of
Civil Engineering to
Environmental Science.
Mid-Term Exam – 2 hours

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Understand the history of Civil Chapter 4 6

Cp, CM, f-l,h-l,j-l Engineering and the profession.
Civil Engineering, Sustainability and the future Rubrics for
LL Familiarize the practices of Civi l TelEducati Recitation Recitation
Engineers in relation to their on
interaction with society. Chapter 5 Online Homework Rubrics for 6
Discussion Messenger Homework
Know the trend of Civil Zoom &
Civil Engineering, and Environmental Science
Engineering development. Brainstorming Quiz Examinatio
n
Understand the relationship of Essay
Civil Engineering to
Environmental Science.
Final-Term Examination - 2 hours

Course Requirements:
Compiled Assignment & Reports

Grading Scheme Grade Equivalent

Assignment 10 % 1.0 98 – 100
Recitation/Report 5% 1.25 95 – 97
Quizzes 20 % 1.5 92 – 94
Prelim Exam 15 % 1.75 89 – 91
Midterm Exam 25 % 2.0 86 – 88
2.25 83 – 85
Final Exam 25 %
2.5 80 – 82
Total 100%
2.75 77 – 79
3.0 75 – 76
5.0 74 and below Failed
Inc. Incomplete

Rubrics for Plates/Assignment Rubrics for Report/Project

Component 10 8-9 6-7 5 Component 10 8-9 6-7 5

Contents Contains all Contains at least 80% Contains at least 60% Contains below 50% Report Content Completeness & Report is at least 80 % Report is at least 50 % Report is neither neat
requirements. of the requirements. of the requirements. of the requirements. & Appearance Presentation Delivery partially completed partially completed nor complete.

Submission On or Before 1-2 days after 3-5 days late. More than 5
Appearance/ Very neat and Neatness and At least 90% readable. Below 90% readable. date deadline. deadline. days late.
Presentation readable. readability
Add all points for Total Score.
Submission On or before 1-2 days after 3-5 days late. More than 5
date deadline. deadline. days late.

Add all points for Total Score.

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Ref erences:
1. Donaldson K, The Engineering Student Survival Guide, Mcgraw-Hill
2. Internet/Google related to Civil Engineering Ethics and Professions

Classroom Policies:
1. Observance of Health Protocols
a. Everybody who is entering the campus and classroom premises is required to
wear a face mask – NO FACE MASK, NO ENTRY POLICY
b. Observe at all times, in all places and in all transactions, social / physical
distancing of at least 1 meter apart as advocated by the Department of Health.
c. When classes are conducted outside the classroom, physical distancing will
still be observed.
4.1
2. Uniform and Dress code
a. Students should be in proper uniform, wear ID and appropriate shoes except
during laboratory class.
b. On Wednesdays, cross dressing, hip-hop dresses and get-ups are not allowed,
e.g. shorts, slippers, spaghetti strap, earrings for males, etc.
c. PE uniforms should be worn only during PE class.
3. Taking Examination
a. Cheating and copying are strictly prohibited. When caught during quizzes and
long/units exams, deduction of points will be imposed by the teacher and during
midterm or final exam. Means a grade of 5.0 in the subject.
b. Borrowing of calculators and other exam paraphernalia is not allowed during
exam.
c. During prelim, midterm, and final exam, only test papers answer
sheets, permits, calculators, pens, pencils and erasers are allowed on the
a.
desk; other things should be deposited on a place designated by the
teacher. b.
d. Other policies will be imposed as deemed necessary and as agreed c.
upon between the students and the subject professor. d.
4. Other Policies e.
Face-to-face FTLM f.
a. Cellphone should be shut-off or in silent mode during class hours.
b. Chairs should be arranged at least 1.5 meters apart to observe social
distancing.
c. Chairs should be arranged before leaving the classroom. g.
d. Vandalism is strictly prohibited and punishable.
e. No Smoking within the school premises.
f. Students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school
compound.
g. Any form of deadly weapons should not be brought to school except a.
cleaning/cutting tools during cleanup days and laboratory classes.
h. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.b.
i. Proper grooming should be observed at all times, e.g. short and undyed
hair for males.
j. Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student
manual.
4.2. Online FTLM (synchronous)
a. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is
prohibited.
b. Participative learning is encouraged
c. Wear proper attire
d. Courtesy and proper decorum should be observed at all
times
e. Meeting time set should be strictly observed by both faculty
and students
f. Policies on the recording of class lecture is subject to the
approval/agreement between the student and faculty which
shall be governed by existing laws such as cyber crime act,
data privacy act and intellectual property right laws.
g. Posting of unnecessary comments/messages are prohibited
during online classes.
4.3. Remote FTLM (asynchronous)
a. Submit required output on time via online or on designated
drop-off / pick up points.
b. Submission of duplicated / copied output is prohibited.
c. Posting of unnecessary comments/messages are prohibited
during group chat/discussion forum.

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Engr. MANOLO A. VELARDE Engr. ALEX M. BALUBAL, MEE, CSEE DR. JHOAN V. PAGUIRIGAN
Instructor Program Chair Dean, CEAT

REAL

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